Waiting to Conceive

By: Kathleen

A recent article's focus in the British Telegraph is on how common it has become in England to have child at an advanced maternal age. In recent years, British women in their forties have had the largest rise in conception among all demographics. According to this article, the main reason for delaying pregnancy is not the often touted "career first, family second". It is more likely to be a practical desire to find "Mr. Right" before starting a family. It also points out that waiting this long frequently results in assistance from fertility clinics. Additionally, the increased likelihood of miscarriages and other problems is well documented as women wait to have children.